Sample heater for use in microscopes

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PATENT NO 4629862
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06671732

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A heater for microscopes for heating a sample and maintaining the sample, which is mounted on a platform of the microscope, at a preset temperature during observation of the sample. The heater includes a platform for supporting thereon a sample container and a heater for heating at least part of the platform. A first heater box is fitted, open end down, over the platform and is connected thereto to form a first space which surrounds the sample container. A second heater box is then fitted over the first heater box in such a manner that a second space which surrounds the first heater box is formed. Heater means are provided for heating the second space. Accordingly, the temperatures in the first space and in the second space can be controlled independently to achieve better control over the temperature of the sample which is to be observed and to control condensation which may otherwise form in the sample holding container.

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OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.TOKYO2133

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Endo, Itaru Hachioji, JP 13 243
Fujihara, Tadafumi Hachioji, JP 4 187
Inoue, Yasuo Hachioji, JP 190 2865
Kitagawa, Hisao Hachioji, JP 15 144
Shimada, Yoshihiro Hachioji, JP 51 586

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